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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 130.86 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 130.86 and 73.02 is: 100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 130.86 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/130.86 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 130.86 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 9,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555.40/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.70

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